3.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the site.
3.2 How BowTel Uses Cookies
3.2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
session-token | Authenticates your login session | Session / 30 days | BowTel |
csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | BowTel |
cookie-consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year | BowTel |
locale | Stores your language preference (en/fr) | 1 year | BowTel |
3.2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how Users interact with the Platform so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics event tracking | Page views, booking events, search interactions | 2 years | BowTel (first-party) |
3.2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
search-preferences | Remembers your recent search filters | 30 days | BowTel |
recently-viewed | Stores recently viewed listings | 30 days | BowTel |
3.2.4 Marketing Cookies
BowTel does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this Cookie Policy and seek your consent before deploying marketing cookies.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services used by BowTel may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing, fraud detection | stripe.com/privacy |
| Mapbox | Map rendering | mapbox.com/legal/privacy |
3.4 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
3.4.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit the Platform, a cookie consent banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — Enables all cookie categories;
- Accept necessary only — Enables only strictly necessary cookies;
- Manage preferences — Choose which categories to enable or disable.
You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer.
3.4.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
3.5 Do Not Track
BowTel does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation of this signal. We will update this policy if a standard is established.
3.6 Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.